Corporate and Community Volunteer Days
The Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy welcomes the opportunity to work with companies and community organizations on volunteer projects. We encourage you to involve your business or members with the parks by setting up company volunteer days with us. We will work with your staff to develop a volunteer project that fits your schedule and interests.
Some 2008 company projects have included tree plantings, invasive vine removal, installation of thousands of daffodil bulbs, and litter removal. Volunteering with the Parks Conservancy is a great investment in the community and vastly increases the amount of work that can be accomplished by our staff.
To get your company involved, please contact Bill Ferguson, Development Officer for Corporate and Government Relations, at 412-682-7275, ext. 209 or wferguson@pittsburghparks.org.
Upcoming Opportunities
Tuesday, September 14
6:00 - 8:00pm
Urban EcoSteward Late Season Invasive Plants Training
Highland Park, Elm Grove Shelter
Find out how to identify and remove invasive plants later in the season, focusing on limiting seed dispersal.
Saturday, October 9
9:30am - 12:30pm
Urban EcoSteward Native Seed Collection Training
Frick Environmental Center
Join Kathy McGregor of Sylvania Natives for this always popular hands-on workshop on collecting and storing native seeds.
Saturday, November 6
9:00am - noon
Urban EcoSteward Planting Techniques Training
Frick Park, Falls Ravine Shelter
Learn how to plant trees, shrubs, and herbs for long-term success.
Saturday, November 6
1:00 - 4:00pm
Nine Mile Run Stream Bank Improvements
Lower Frick Parking Lot off Lancaster Ave.
The Parks Conservancy is teaming up with the Nine Mile Run Watershed Association to restore the stream bank, remove invasive plants, and clean up litter. This event will follow the Urban EcoSteward Planting Techniques training. To register for this volunteer day, click here.